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Celebrities To Raise Stakes For Africa Again Jun 25, 2008

The 2008 ‘Ante Up For Africa’ Poker Tournament at the World Series of Poker will be held on July 2 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The tournament is the brainchild of actor Don Cheadle and poker pro Annie Duke, who created the event to raise money and awareness for the crisis in the Darfur region of Sudan. More →

Angelina Jolie Donates Jacket To Charity Auction Jun 25, 2008

Angelina Jolie is auctioning off clothes she wore in her latest film to benefit a charity established by Morgan Freeman. More →

J. Lo Gets Loud With Autistic Children Jun 25, 2008

Students at an elementary school for autistic children in New York got the surprise of their lives last week when they received a visit from Jennifer Lopez. More →

A Chance To Buffet With Buffett Jun 25, 2008

Fancy having lunch with one of the richest men on the planet? Now could be your chance, with an auction being run this week offering the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to dine with Warren Buffett. More →

Def Leppard Pours Some Sugar On Charities Jun 25, 2008

Big hair, ripped jeans, a decidedly sexy lack of shirts – Def Leppard never did things by halves when they rocked their way through the 80s and 90s. And now they are back with their 11th album and a huge donation to their favorite charities. More →

Montel Williams Steadfast In Battle Against MS Jun 24, 2008

Earlier this month, Montel Williams took over the Golden Nuggets’ newly renovated pavilion in Las Vegas to host his charity poker tournament to benefit the Montel Williams MS Foundation. More →

Pete Doherty Inspires Young Cancer Sufferer Jun 24, 2008

The press sometimes gives celebrities a hard time, concentrating on their problems rather than celebrating the good things that they do. One recent victim has been singer Pete Doherty, who has been quietly helping sick teenagers – such as 16-year-old British schoolboy Dan Squires, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer last November – without any publicity. Doherty not only invited the boy to one of his Babyshambles gigs, but also struck up a friendship with him. More →

Britto Brings Water Home Jun 24, 2008

Brazilian pop artist Romero Britto has joined forces with the BrazilFoundation and beverage company O.N.E. World Enterprises to bring fresh water to drought-prone communities in Brazil. More →

John McEnroe To Sell Andy Warhol Painting For Charity Jun 24, 2008

Former tennis star John McEnroe is selling an Andy Warhol portrait of himself and ex-wife Tatum O’Neal for charity next week. More →

A Cup Of Tea With Girls Aloud Jun 24, 2008

Ever fancy a nice cup of tea with Girls Aloud? If so, pull up a chair, get out your best china, and relax as the singers front a new charity campaign to raise money for cancer support. More →

Karaoke With The Stars Raises Much Needed Cash Jun 23, 2008

Gwyneth Paltrow might be about to outshine Coldplay-singing husband Chris Martin behind the microphone… but maybe not quite yet. The 35-year-old actress showed off her vocal talents at a charity karaoke show in London last Thursday, after a $90,000 bid prompted her to take to the stage. More →

Kelly Rowland Tested For HIV To Raise Awareness Jun 23, 2008

R&B singer Kelly Rowland has undergone an HIV test in Africa to raise awareness of the disease. More →

Lance Armstrong Inspires Blind Cancer Survivor To Race Jun 23, 2008

When Lance Armstrong spoke to ten teens last September in Toronto about the inaugural Sears National Kids Cancer ride to help children with cancer, his inspirational words made 16-year-old Andy Brooks, who is also a cancer survivor, look over at his mom and say “I want to do this”. More →

Anna Nalick Auctions Tickets and More Jun 23, 2008

Shine singer Anna Nalick is auctioning off concert tickets and more to one of any of the locations on her upcoming tour. More →

Leona Lewis Promotes Sun Safety For Summer Jun 23, 2008

Singer Leona Lewis has designed a special headscarf to raise funds for a major charity’s new education campaign. More →

2008 Cartier Love Charity Braclets Launched In LA Jun 20, 2008

It wasn’t just about the bling when a major jeweler hosted a star-studded event to launch a line of exquisite bracelets to benefit a worthwhile charity last night. More →

Bill Gates To Leave His Billions To Charity Jun 20, 2008

He may be going, but he won’t be forgotten – Microsoft founder Bill Gates has announced he will be leaving $58 billion to charity in his will, just a week before he officially steps down from his role as executive chairman of the company. More →

Tony Blair Explains How Charity Work Helps Jun 20, 2008

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair is no stranger to charity work. He launched the Tony Blair Sports Foundation to encourage children to be more active, and the Tony Blair Faith Foundation to promote understanding between different races and religions. He has stood up for climate change in the face of an unrelenting American Congress, and has been working on issues in Africa since his resignation from politics in 2007. More →

Steve Carell Gets Smart For Charity Jun 20, 2008

Comedian Steve Carell held a special screening of his latest movie, Get Smart, for charity last night. More →

50 Cent Challenged By Fast Food Giant Jun 20, 2008

Rapper 50 Cent has been challenged to change his name for a day for charity. More →

The Spy Who Loved Me For Charity Jun 19, 2008

Ever fancy a kiss with James Bond? Or a cuddle with Hugh Grant? One lucky bidder did on Tuesday night, when they won the chance to do exactly that at a charity auction in London. More →

Danielle Lloyd Gives Back To Linda McCartney Centre Jun 19, 2008

English glamour model and reality TV star Danielle Lloyd has donated all of her winnings from Celebrity Big Brother and The Weakest Link to a hospital. More →

Duchess of Cornwall Provides Safety Vans For Burgled Victims Jun 19, 2008

The Duchess of Cornwall received new Bobby Vans on behalf of the Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust last month. More →

Kellie Pickler Picks A Tune For The AARP Jun 19, 2008

Country singer Kellie Pickler is well known for her support of charities such as the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the USO, but lately she has had the elderly on her mind, and has been devoting her time and money to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). More →

Celebrities Get Hung On The Line Jun 19, 2008

Did you know there are over 88 million electric clothes dryers in the US? Did you know each of these uses 6% of the total electricity usage per household, second only to the refrigerator? And did you know a group of celebrities are trying to educate Americans about the environmental benefits of drying clothes on a clothes line? More →

Aung San Suu Kyi - Birthday Wishes That Can't Be Heard Jun 18, 2008

On June 19, Burma’s Nobel Peace Prize recipient Aung San Suu Kyi will spend her 63rd birthday as a political prisoner in Burma (Myanmar). And to mark the occasion, the US Campaign for Burma have organized over 200 events to help Americans learn more about her and the struggle for human rights and democracy in her military-led country. More →

Santana Plays Four Seasons Of Hope Jun 18, 2008

Guitarist and music legend Carlos Santana gave a special live performance to 650 guests at the seventh annual Four Seasons of Hope charity gala in New York on Sunday night. More →

Janet Jackson Receives Humanitarian Honor Jun 18, 2008

Superstar Janet Jackson was the recipient of a humanitarian award at an event organized by the Lisa Lopes Foundation on Saturday night. More →

The Who's Tommy To Elevate Hope Jun 18, 2008

A very special performance of The Who's classic rock opera “Tommy”, benefiting the Elevate Hope Foundation, will take place on Thursday, June 19, at the Ricardo Montalban Theatre in Hollywood. This will be the first appearance of the theatrical production of “Tommy” in Los Angeles in a decade. More →

Band From TV To Flex Their Musical Muscles For Rally Jun 18, 2008

June 21 will see the Ford Flex Rally, a scavenger hunt-style car challenge, take to the streets of greater Los Angeles for charity. And the event will be hosted by Band from TV, a music group made up of some of your favorite TV stars. More →